WISHING YOU ALL HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Upcoming Events

Jan 13th- Day 5
Jan 14th-SUB Lunch
Jan 14th- 5A & 5B traveling to the Ontario Legislature
Jan 16th- Popcorn Day
Jan 16th- Pediculosis Check
Jan 17th- PA Day
Jan 20th- After-4 Winter Sessions start
Jan 28th-Class Photos
Jan 30th- Movie Night

We were very happy to see all of our students return Monday. Unfortunately the week did not quite go as planned as we found ourselves without any office staff. Replacements are challenging to find and for this reason we ask for your patience when ringing in or calling the school. It may take us a little longer to get back to you or to address your needs. We are hopeful that things will improve in the coming weeks. For families with children old enough to start kindergarten next fall, the online registration has started. Please note that as soon as we have office staff, appointments will be scheduled for parents to come in individually to complete the registration process.  

As far as next week is concerned, it will be quite busy. On Tuesday, two of our Grade 5 classes will be on a fieldtrip to the Ontario Legislature. On the same day we will have our next SUB lunch. On Thursday we will have our next scheduled Pediculosis check. Our School Advisory Council will also be running their first Popcorn Day on Thursday as well. Many of our staff members will also be involved in PD sessions throughout that day attending either AM/PM sessions in our school. Please note that Friday will be a PA Day and therefore students will not be at school. Please note that the winter sessions of after-4 programs do not start until the 20th.

WANLESS WELLNESS WEEK 🙂

To kick the new year off with a healthy note, as part of their health unit, the Grade Sixes will be running a Wellness Week! There will be a variety of  themes and challenges to encourage our students to think about health in a holistic way.

Mindful Monday:Being mindful is the ability to be calm, focused and present. This skill has a positive impact on health and well being.  Our Mindful Monday challenge is for students to practice entering the building in complete silence upon arrival, lunch and both recesses. 

 

No-Treat Tuesday: Students are challenged to do AN ENTIRE DAY WITHOUT JUNK FOOD! Time for fruits and vegetables to take center stage!

 

Walking Wednesday: Kids are encouraged to walk to school and at a.m. recess there will be a walking route set up in the yard and an opportunity for house points with walk-themed songs playing!

 

Thankful Thursday: A day for gratitude! Kids are challenged to spend a day without complaining or unkind words and be grateful for the positive things and people in their lives. Nothin’ but rainbows and unicorns! 

 

Every afternoon recess there will also be some fitness fun in the big gym! The grade sixes will be leading exercise routines to get muscles working and hearts pumping. Kids will earn house points for participating in the afternoon fitness activities. 

 

Wishing all Wanless kids a wonderful week of wellness! 

Kindergarten Registration is Open for 2025/26
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year in the TDSB begins in January 2025. The Registration link will be live on Monday, January 6, 2025. 
To qualify for Junior Kindergarten, children must be four years of age by December 31, 2025. For information, please go to https://www.tdsb.on.ca/EarlyYears/KindergartenMonth
Starting Kindergarten is a very exciting time. We are here to support you and your child in getting ready for school during this important transition. 
 
Eco Team Update
Thank you to everyone who has submitted an Eco Code to Ms. Lowe.  Monday is the last day to submit an eco code and then the Eco Team will be writing the final version on Thursday for everyone at John Wanless to sign.  We are continuing to collect empty pet food packaging, snack wrappers, dead batteries and dead markers outside of room 212.  Keep them coming!  

Lunch Supervisors Urgently Needed
We are once again looking to fill five lunchroom supervisor positions. If you enjoy working with children and are flexible enough to be at school from 11:15 -12:30 each day, please reach out directly to school administration.

John Wanless School Council NEWS

Popcorn Day:

Happy Popcorn Day! We will be selling popcorn on Thursday January 16th for $2 per bag. Students can purchase popcorn bags during lunch, outside of the lunch room. JK/SK students will purchase popcorn in their classrooms during lunch. 

John Wanless Movie Night - DESPICABLE ME 4 - Sponsored by Onondaga Camp!
Join us in the Big Gym on Thursday, January 30th for Despicable Me 4! The movie starts at 6:00PM (doors open at 5:30pm). Pizza combos can be pre-ordered in advance, and snacks will be available for purchase on the day of the event. Order your pizza combos by Monday, January 27th at: https://sagoto.com/jwpc/movie


 PIZZA LUNCHES
Want to avoid lunch making on Tuesdays? Click on the links below to order today!
Pizza orders: www.sagoto.com/jwpc/pizza  Order anytime during the year!
We're looking for volunteers for Pizza and Subway lunches. Please email jwpizzalunch@gmail.com to get involved!
 
HOT LUNCHES ARE BACK!
We're pleased to welcome back The Lunch Lady for this school year on Wednesdays and Fridays. Hot lunches must be ordered by Monday night (for Wednesday delivery) and Wednesday (for Friday delivery). Take the stress out of lunch making and head to order.thelunchlady.ca today to register your account and order!
 
WOODWARD MEATS
We're excited to partner with Woodward Meats again this year. As a reminder, our school earns 6% back from every purchase. Last year we earned a whopping $1,400 that will go directly to the school to support our fundraising efforts! Use this link today when shopping at Woodward Meats on Brookdale and Yonge: https://www.woodwardmeats.com/fundraisers/2024-Jan-Wanless-School-Council/
 
WE'RE ON INSTAGRAM!

Stay up-to-date with all the exciting school news and events by following us on Instagram at 
@johnwanlessschoolcouncil
 

Have questions? Email us at johnwanlessfundraising@gmail.com

General Information

School Day Schedule for 2024-25

 8:41 Am Entry for all students- Lines for each class (Grades 1-6) will be identified in the yard

8:45-9:25 Period 1
9:25-10:05 Period 2
10:05-10:20 Recess for all Grade 1-6 students
10:20-11:00 Period 3
11:00-11:30 Period 4
11:30-12:27 Lunch for all Grade 1-6 students (Students in grades 4-6 eat in their classrooms from 11:30-11:50 and then proceed outside to play; students in Grades 1-3 eat in the lunchroom from 11:30-11:50 and then proceed outside to play. Teachers on duty will supervise from 12:12-12:27. Students will be picked up by their respective teachers from their respective outside class lines at 12:27 as we have done so this year (except in case of inclement weather).
Please note that kindergarten lunch will run from 11:15- 12:27. Students who stay at school during lunch will eat in their classrooms.
12:27  PM Entry for all students
12:30-1:10 Period 5
1:10-1:50 Period 6
1:50-2:05 Recess for all students
2:05-2:45 Period 7
2:45-3:15 Period 8
Dismissal for all Grade 1-6 students is at 3:15PM
Dismissal for Kindergarten students is at 3:00PM.

Our Team

Classroom Locations                          Grade            ROOM
Ms. George                                           JK/SK A              101

Ms. Capella                                                 LRS

All other LRS (2)                                                                          TBD

Mr. Frazer                                                  Head Caretaker
Mr. Di Tomaso                                            Caretaker
Mr. Bellomo                                                 Caretaker

Mr. Sayed                                                   Caretaker

                                 
 
Ms. Marsella                                                  Office Administrator
TBD                                                                Office Secretary  (AM)
Mr. Parkes                                                     Vice-Principal  (PM)
Mr. Boross-Harmer                                       Principal
                           

 

 

 

John Wanless Public School is located north of Lawrence Avenue, between Yonge Street and Avenue Road. Our TDSB mission is to enable all students to reach high levels of achievement and to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values they need to become responsible members of a democratic society. This includes: